WhatsApp comes with some pretty cool options, one of which is that you can set a status. You can choose a photo or a video, or you can write something, and your contacts will be able to see it. If you are wondering how to set a status on WhatsApp, continue reading. We are going to explain the steps.
How to set a photo or video as a status
As mentioned, you can set the photo as a status. Here is how to do it:
- Open WhatsApp
- Next, tap on the Status section
- Tap on the Camera icon located in the bottom-right corner
- You can take a photo that you will set as a status, or you can record a video
- Or you can select one of the photos or videos from your gallery
- When you choose the file, you may write the caption, and when you are done, click on the arrow icon in the bottom-right corner.
How to set a status on WhatsApp: Write something.
Perhaps you don’t want to add a photo or video as a status; instead, you want to write something. Here’s how to do that:
- Open WhatsApp
- Tap the Status section at the top of the screen
- Tap the pencil icon
- Write the status
- Add emoticons if you want
- You can also change the background and font
- When you are done, click on the arrow icon
How to delete a status on WhatsApp
What if you change your mind later and want to delete your status? Don’t worry; that’s also pretty simple. Here is how you can delete the status:
- Open WhatsApp
- Tap the Status section
- Tap on the three dots next to My status option
- Views will be displayed there
- Tap on the three dots on the right side
- Finally, tap Delete.
Now you know how easy it is to set a status on WhatsApp and delete it if you change your mind. If so, follow the steps above and share your first status.
